Farmers’ Market Vendor Rules & Regulations

The mission of the Morgan County Library Farmers’ Market is to provide a fun, community event , to increase the economic success of the area and to promote our local farmers, crafters, artists, and musicians to the Mid-Missouri area. These rules and regulations are important to keep our Vendors happy and to create a pleasant atmosphere.

1. Products sold must be homegrown, homemade, or hand-crafted by the vendor or parties listed on application. No commercial/resale merchandise is allowed.
2. Vendor must complete and sign application form.
3. Vendors must abide by all applicable federal, state, and local health and label regulations
4. Set-up time begins one hour before start of the market and not before.
5. Spaces are on a first come, first serve basis and are located along the sidewalk/trail, facing the immediate parking area. Please do not place items on the sidewalk or block it in any way.
6. Canopies and tents should be placed side by side without space to walk in between. This is due to safety reasons concerning customers and vendors.
7. Selling begins when the market officially begins. Please avoid early sales if possible.
8. Vendors are expected to stay until the official closing of the market unless sold out or special circumstances arise.
9. Vendors must conduct themselves in appropriate manner while actively selling at the market.
10. Prices should be set reasonably and comparable to other vendor’s items at the market.
11. Vendors should keep their space clean and clean-up any trash or debris after market closes.
12. Personal vehicles should be parked away from immediate parking spaces to allow for customer parking. (staff parking will be clear for you)
13. Signs need to be put up before the start of each market and taken down after the market ends. Any assistance with this task is greatly appreciated.
14. Fellow vendors should be treated with respect, and if possible please support or assist each other as needed.